HEED 3305 Final
Which of the following characteristics put women at a higher-than-average risk of being a victim of domestic abuse
Being a first-generation immigrant
In the United States, women are most likely to be sole income earners in:
Black families
What is the main characteristic of osteoporosis?
Decrease in bone mass
Which mental illness is commonly mistaken for dementia (or seen with dementia) in the elderly?
Depression
While at work, Barbara developed a severe headache, and a friend gave Barbara one of her prescription migraine pills to take. What is this practice called?
Drug misuse
What does thirdhand smoke refer to?
Leftover nicotine & other chemicals that accumulate on walls, furniture, clothing, & other surfaces
What are the top causes of death from smoking?
Lung cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory diseases.
A combination of biological, environmental, and cultural factors contribute to mental illness
True
About 60% of U.S women over the age of 16 are either currently unemployed, or looking for work
True
About one-third of tapes take place during the day (between the hours of 6:00 am and 6:00 pm)
True
Another term for cerebrovascular is stroke.
True
Arthritis can not be diagnosed with a single medical test
True
Bacteria can Lyme Disease, and deer ticks usually transmit these bacteria
True
Battering during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of miscarriage, premature labor, and low birthweight
True
Cardiovascular disease comprises a group of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. This includes stroke.
True
Hate crimes make up a small proportion of violent crimes but can have enormous direct and indirect effects
True
In the United States, eating disorders and panic disorders are more common in women than men.
True
Many narcotic drugs have legitimate medical purposes
True
Morphine and heroin are both opiates, or synthetic narcotics
True
On average, working disabled women make less money than women without disablities
True
People who sexually harass others at work are most likely to be in positions of higher power than their victims
True
Racial differences in how chronic diseases affect women may be due to both genetics and socioeconomic trends.
True
Rheumatoid arthritis generally appears in symmetrical patterns across the body
True
The heart is composed of four chambers: right atrium, and ventricle, and the left atrium and ventricle.
True
Today, American adults eat about 300 more calories more on average 30 years ago.
True
Women may experience different symptoms of a heart attack than do men.
True
Women with college degrees earn more money than other women, and are more likely to be employed
True
Cardiovascular endurance can be increased most effectively through:
aerobic exercise
Which of the following statements is true? (Multiple answers)
- Women are more likely than men to work at low-paying jobs - The gender gap in earnings is lowest among women under 25 - Female professors, on average, are paid less than male professors
Today about what percentage of women in the United States smoke cigarettes?
15%
The U.S. Physical Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults get least how many minutes of moderate exercise per week?
150
The national institute of mental health estimates that about what percentage of American adults have experienced some kind of mental disorder in the past?
20%
About what percentage of American high school students eat USDA-recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables each day?
22%
About what percentage of all Americans will experience mental illness in their lifetime?
50%
Women currently make up about what percentage of the current U.S. labor force?
57%
In the United States, women make about how many cents for every dollar earned by men earned by men working in similar positions?
81
Compared to women, men are more likely to:
Commit suicide
Which of the following statements is true?
- Black Americans are as likely as white Americans to have arthritis but are more likely to have debilitating symptoms. - osteoporosis is less common among black women than it is among white and Asian women. - Diabetes is more prevalent among non-white populations, such as American Indians, non Hispanic Black, Hispanics, and Asian Americans
Which of the following are part of the stress response? (Multiple answers)
- Increased blood flow to the brain and muscles - Temporary improvements in reflexes and muscle strength
Which of the following minerals are required by the human body? (More than one answer)
- Magnesium - Iodine - Zinc
Treatment for a heart attack can include:
All of the above are correct
Which of the following are major risk factors for heart disease?
All of the above are correct
Which of the following are signs of a stroke?
All of the above are correct
Which of the following can reduce the risk for osteoporosis?
All of the above are correct
Which of the following risk factors predisposes a person to metabolic syndrome?
All of the above are correct
Which of the mental disorders is more common among women than men
All of the above are correct
Which of the following causes arthritis?
All of the above are correct.
When the heart begins to beat irregularly, the condition is condition:
Arrhythmia
A women with diabetes should be especially careful about consuming a certain amount of:
Carbohydrates
Sexual trafficking and female genetically mutilation are examples:
Collective violence
About 75% of rape or sexual assault victimizations cases are reported to police
False
Acts of self-mutilation are in fact suicide attempts
False
Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous are detoxification programs, where addicts undergo withdrawal under medical supervision
False
E-cigarettes do not negatively effect the cardiovascular system.
False
More than 80% of people with arthritis are 65 years of age or older.
False
Most Americans are able to easily find convenient, high quality day care
False
Most people in the United States who become alcoholics do so between the ages of 40 and 60
False
Most people with mental illness regularly seek medical treatment
False
Texas, Utah, Alabama do not legally recognize rape within marriage as a crime.
False
The "glass floor" refers to practices that keep women from reaching high-end leadership positions.
False
The liver's filteration system prevents alcohol from reaching and affecting other parts of the body.
False
Which of the following nutrients is a macronutrient?
Fat
Which of the following nutrients is found only in plant products?
Fiber
Eating a high-fiber diet may protect against:
Heart Disease
Which of the following compounds are present in electronic cigarettes?
Nicotine
Which of the following choices applies to food labeled as "all-natural"?
None of the above are correct
Which of the following statements is true?
Social context influences how societies classify mental illness
Child prostitution is most prevalent in which of the following countries?
Vietnam and Thailand
During which of the following wars did the type and number of jobs available for women increase dramatically?
World War II
